Ate at Sugo with some friends this afternoon and had a great experience. I tried the various rolls and had the sake sampler. The sake sampler was hit or miss, 2 of the sakes I didn't care for, but all of the sushi was great. Highly recommend. Yana and Clayton were great servers! read more

Food was great, waiter and Steven our personal hand roll maker was attentive. Good bites read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Hamachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tldr: great food, incredibly long waits and their reservation/waitlist system and staffing needs some work! While visiting Seattle, we were craving sushi and usually handrolls are that "treat yo self" we reward ourselves with once a while as their usually crazy expensive. One day prior, we reserved a seat on the Yelp waitlist system Party of 2 for 7:30pm. We arrived 30 minutes earlier since we finished our errands in the area so we decided to come and wait. The actual handroll restaurant does not have an entrance; they want you to enter via their restaurant next door. This was super confusing as their actual restaurant next door was called something else. After standing outside and figuring out where to enter, we walked in the restaurant next door. We were the only one waiting, and there was no one that greeted us or checked us in, we almost walked ourselves through the hall to the handroll place. I will say though looks like they were just super short staffed so I don't fault the one guy working, waiting tables, cleaning, serving, etc, he did an amazing job trying to balance everything; I think the business needs to restructure their staffing. We almost left after waiting so long after our reservation... Finally 30 minutes past our 7:30pm reservation at 8, a pool of people start to build up and he seats this other couple who came WAY after us. I think the host realized he messed up after he called their name since we were clearly the first to arrive (again, there was no one when we got there at 7pm. They ended up seating everyone periodically seemed like they seat in cycles altogether, which didn't make sense to us since everyone our cycle (their last cycle of the night) was now at the booth waiting to get our orders taken, then waiting for food, etc. Onto the food, food wise everything was so bomb. The salmon was our favorite as it didn't have anything else, just your typical salmon roll. I also enjoyed the poke handroll; that one had a marinated tuna. Their spicy rolls are super spicy! We had spicy scallops and spicy tuna and I could barely handle the spice when I typically enjoy very spicy foods. My partner thoroughly enjoyed the eel but we both agreed the crab was weird; seemed like it was loaded with so much filler like cucumber and onion shreds, fried onion, a thick slice of avocado, etc. We would've preferred a more plain crab handroll. Overall, the food was wonderful, and prices were mid; a little lower than what we get back home in SF, but the service definitely needs more work. We would be back if the wait improves and if we have ample time at our next visit! read more

See all

Absolutely delicious and the service was excellent! Went there around 3pm on a Saturday and was seated immediately. The portions of the hand rolls are just right and not too much that you can't give everything a try! Looking forward to going back super soon! read more

See all

Sugo is an amazing hand roll bar right next to pike place market! Their happy hour is a solid 8/10. 5 of their selected hand rolls are only $4 a piece, it's an amazing deal! The spicy tuna roll is a must, I will be ordering like 5 of them next time lol... The lychee martini was very good as well, they put a giant bubble on top of it too, so fun! Service was great, I will definitely be coming back. Make sure to make a reservation if you can. We went at 4pm on a Friday and the bar was full. I probably won't order the norichos, the milk tea boba cocktail, or the lobster hand roll next time. The lobster hand roll had too much mayo (at least I think it was mayonnaise lol). The tapioca in my milk tea was undercooked and hard, I was really hoping it would be gooey and chewy, the flavor was still tasty though! And the server suggested we try the norichos but the flavor wasn't my favorite, I never would have thought to combine cheese, seaweed, and fishy flavors. It wasn't for me but it's a popular dish there. Overall I will definitely be coming back, the ambiance is really nice here and good for celebrations and date night! Plus I love a good happy hour. I believe it runs from 4-6pm but don't quote me on that :) read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Norichos - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great foods and great service - everything is delicious and I would come back anytime and I wish they open one at east side read more

See all

My friends and I had a fantastic dinner here. The chicken karaage was juicy and piping hot. The hand rolls were varied and delicious. The lychee martini was a lot of fun, and our waiter was kind enough to make multiple bubbles while we took videos and squealed like children, haha. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Soft-shell crab hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The 5 of us had a good time here at Sugo Hand Roll Bar. We passed by the spot one day when we were visiting the area, and decided to stop by the next day to try it out because we all love sushi / hand rolls, etc. We got in a bit after they opened, and they had us put our name and party size to their Yelp check in so they can track that stuff, though we were the only ones visible at that entrance. Anyways, a few minutes later, they seated us in another room, right where the hand roll bar was. It wasn't able seating, so the 5 of us were in a line and it was difficult to talk to one another, but that's alright. We each got individual menus to mark what we want, and the 4 roll combo was popular, but I decided to try a few selected rolls. There was a chef special roll and I asked what that was, and was told it was salmon and ikura that day. Score!! Anyways, I got that roll, a spicy scallop roll, and the Wagyu uni roll. OMG, so good. Expensive, but worth it. The server took our drink orders and the alcoholic strawberry matcha looked so good from the ad outside so a couple of us got that. Unfortunately we couldn't taste the matcha much in the drink and didn't quite enjoy it, and they fixed that for us. Great service! The rolls came one by one in no particular order if you order a la carte, but the friends that got one of the roll combos got those rolls in the order specified on the menu. I got the spicy scallop roll first, and it was pretty good. Another friend got that one too and said it was spicy, but I couldn't taste it, so probably a very mild spice? The scallops were good in texture and the sauce had great flavor. The seaweed wasn't so crispy, but the roll tasted good nonetheless. Then my chef special salmon ikura roll came out and that was really good despite the seaweed being a lil soggy toward the middle. Good amount of salmon and ikura in the small roll. Yum yum!! The wagyu uni roll came out next - best for last! I wish I could have 10 of them without breaking the bank! The wagyu was subtlety seasoned, and the texture was great. Not the warm kind of wagyu from those stone grills, but the flavor and semi melt in your mouth texture was all there. The uni was good as well, and I wished there was more! Anyways, we had a good time here and enjoyed our hand roll snacks. Ambiance was good as well - not really loud, but seemingly works better with no more than a few people if you want to keep convo with the whole party. If I lived in Seattle, I'd def come here again to try some more hand rolls. read more

See all

We made a reservation and were seated right away when we arrived. Food was delicious, the fish were fresh imo. Lychee martini was good as well! read more

The hand rolls are amazing; not a single one we didn't love. Not only that but the karaage, edamame and Miso are all excellent as well. It's also affordable and great service! read more

We're at SUGO and Head Chef Johnny has been AMAZING!! Each of the presentations is an experience of texture and flavor you come to appreciate about coming to a premiere Sushi restaurant. TEN STARS!!! read more

YUM! I got the 3 hand roll set for $18 (king salmon, spicy bay scallop, hawaiian poke) and I was not disappointed. Service was friendly and quick, but we also ate at 2:00pm. The rolls were pleasantly sized, and delicious! Very fresh. The spicy sauce had more of a kick than other places. I would def come back! I liked it a lot and the prices were really good. read more

See all

The hand rolls were yummy, but not enough to justify the cost per roll. The fish to rice ratio was off for some rolls. For example, I would have preferred more rice on the Ikura hand roll because it was too salty for the current amount of rice available. There's not a lot of seating at the bar counter, so you might need a reservation. When we went on a Sunday afternoon though, it was less than half full. The stools don't have a back, so it might be difficult to hold all your stuff if you wanted to take off your jacket and bags. You'll first order on your given paper menu and then give it back to your server, after which you'll be served by the chef. read more

See all

Best Lychee Martini ever and the sushi was amazing! Yana and Clayton were excellent and took care of us. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

cute place with bar seating, service was great Made the hand rolls in front of us - some of rolls were falling apart when we got them though read more

See all

A very clean, well designed, upscale hand-role restraunt in heart of downtown. For being such a fancy place, I was supprised that the prices were pretty reasonable especially with the happy hour deals. Some of the hand roles were as cheap as $4 and some of the upscale drinks were around $12 which is very fair. The drinks themselves were also fun and very picturesque. The two we saw were a bubble drink filed with smoke and a drink covered in a veil of smoke in a glass platter. Both were on the happy hour for around $12 which is what most people pay for a normal drink so it was a great deal. The roles themselves were good (but not great) which a nice mixture of textures and flavors. The avacado role was pretty much all avacado but had something in it almost resembling rice crispy to add a crunch. It was nice but the first bite will take the other half right out the back of the role so be sure to pinch the back before trying. The service was good and checked on us often and the setup is really nice with hand towels, nice chopsticks, plates and plenty of water. Overall a fun date spot with a good happy hour if your in the area. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

My friend and I decided to drop by Sugo Handroll Bar. We were able to walk in on a Saturday evening and opted for the 5 handroll set. From most to least favorite: 1) sugo spicy tuna 2) spicy bay scallop 3) king salmon 4) torched eel 5) snow crab The sugo spicy tuna packed a punch of bold and perfectly spiced flavors. Top of the list easily. Here's the kicker: Inconsistency in the rolls. Toppings were missing from some of the hand rolls but I know these things happen. On a brighter note, very friendly staffs; they were well-versed about the menu and attentive to our needs. As for the ambiance, it was wonderfully soothing. The modern and cozy setting provided a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a casual or even romantic meal. In a nutshell, great, fresh fish. Would recommend for a more laid-back handroll dining experience! read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Snow crab - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Blown away by chef Johnny at Sugo! My party of 2 were greeted warmly by Yana upon arrival and seated immediately. The food was fantastic - we got the Ora king salmon, kampachi, otoro, and Wagyu hand rolls. SO GOOD! I cannot wait to be back when I visit Seattle next time. This place is a gem hidden in plain sight near Pikes Place. read more

This place is amazing! They have a variety of fish and fun bites and everything is so tasty! I was pretty filled by a few hand rolls and shared an app with someone. The service there is literally so amazing, everyone is super nice and accommodating. I have been for both lunch and dinner and have had stellar experiences both times! Super recommend this place. Photos below are from what we ordered and what our friends ordered and shared with us the 2 different times we went. read more

See all

The chefs were very nice and attentive, along with the servers. They had the jams playing, everyone was singing. All the sushi was so fresh and I can't wait to go back! read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Tempura vegetables Premium Hand Roll Set Classic Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow what an amazing dinner. We had reservations and were seated quite quick. I love how it's more intimate and you get to sit right in front of the chef. Shout out to Johnny! Great chef and super helpful. The ambiance is lovely. Nice chill vibe. I had a party of 5 and it was perfect to be in the corner spot. I got hamachi, uni/wagyu, tuna, Unagi handrolls. Soooo good. Everything was 10/10 including the miso soup and lychee martini. The fish is fresh and they give a good amount of fish. Will be coming back! read more

See all

Came in for lunch and it was amazing. Tried the lunch special which came with salmon tempura, 2 hand rolls, edamame, salad and miso soup for $25. Also tried several other hand rolls and everything was delicious. Especially recommend the otoro hand roll and the norichos small bite dish. Service was great and enjoyed sitting around the sushi bar. They also take reservations which is convenient. read more

See all

Must try!! Sugo's ambiance is very elegant, small space but timeless. There's a cocktail room and a sushi bar room. We sat at the sushi bar room where the chefs make your hand rolls to order. We got the 5 combo, which everything was delicious! I loved the scallop one! I got an additional o toro hand roll and uni with caviar hand roll, both just absolutely delicious! We ordered some apps like edamame and calamari, both really good too! This place was delicious and I'd def come back next time I'm in town! read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Uni with caviar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

this is a great place for a snack or happy hour but i'd highly recommend making a reservation. we went at 5pm and it was packed. the drinks are yummy, with lots of flavor options. one star removed from this review because someone came around, took our empty drink glasses, didn't ask if we wanted a second round and then it was a struggle to get the attention of the person we were told would take our refill drink order. we asked the sushi chef who told the woman to come get our second drink order and she never showed up. trying to get her attention and get another round of drinks shouldn't have been as challenging as it was. for food, i went with the specialized hand rolls and wasn't disappointed by any but the crispy tofu was a bit messy to eat. the sugo spicy tuna was my favorite (so much so that i ordered a second.) this is a fun place that i will come back to. i don't tend to hang out near the market very much but i'm going to keep it in mind for when people come into town to visit. i thoroughly enjoyed the experience! read more

See all

The rolls were overstuffed with chewy, poor-quality fish, only a tiny dab of cold, chewy rice, and the seaweed wrappers themselves were cold and chewy. Really poor quality. read more

Underwhelming given how much money you'll end up spending here. My girlfriend and I shared a 3 and a 5 hand roll set. We also got to try the norichos, calamari, and otoro (chef's special) hand roll. Personally, I enjoyed the norichos, the snow crab hand roll, and the otoro hand roll the most. read more

See all

We made our 730 reservation a week prior for Saturday night. I saw while looking for restaurants that they have long waits. I had no idea that we would walk in and there would be lots of people waiting and no one sitting at the tables. A few people got called in to the left and the person who checked us in said "we are extremely short staffed. We have no idea how long you will wait. Even if you have reservations." I knew after reading the a Yelp review in Sugo where they told a person who arrived 8 minutes late to leave that we were on trouble. But this is the first time in my life that I went to an almost 5 star restaurant that gave a choice of leaving because they didn't want my business. I will post the seating area where the few were eating. I wish I had taken a picture if the empty dining. Please avoid this restaurant. No hand roll could be worth this awful experience. Seattle has to many great restaurants. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - The only people eating in the restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went to seattle with my boyfriend and we were so lucky to snag a reservation for lunch! The service was outstanding and all the rolls were phenomenal-- so fresh and the perfect location next to pike place in downtown! The drinks were also great, this is a definitely must if youre in the area! read more

See all

Before I decided to leave a review on YELP, I sent an email directly to info@sugohandroll.com on June 29, 2025, to complain about the food quality and cleanliness during food preparation. However, I did not receive any response from the restaurant. I'm not sure whether you received the email or not--perhaps it didn't reach you. I hope you receive this feedback through the Yelp platform. I had made a reservation to dine at your restaurant today, June 28th at 12 PM. I had planned this meal to celebrate both my wedding anniversary and my husband's birthday, which we noted in our reservation. Both my husband and I are Japanese food lovers, and we were truly excited to enjoy high-quality hand rolls in Seattle. We appreciate the complexity and care involved in preparing Japanese cuisine, which is one of the reasons we hold it so dearly. However, we were quite disappointed with the quality, cleanliness, and service during our visit today. We decided to request the check after only two pieces of hand rolls each, despite having looked forward to trying many more items on your menu, such as uni, caviar, and other varieties of fish. I would like to summarize the issues we encountered into three main concerns: 1) Food Quality Issues Every hand roll we received had soggy, chewy seaweed that lacked crispness. I noticed that the rice used was too hot--likely freshly cooked--which caused steam and moisture to soften the seaweed excessively. This significantly impacted the texture, making the rolls feel similar to pre-packaged sushi from a convenience store rather than fresh, high-quality hand rolls. Moreover, I ordered two bowls of Agedashi Tofu. In the first bowl, I received a proper amount of broth, but in the second one, there was barely any broth at all please see the picture. 2) Cleanliness Concerns I observed that the chef, while wearing gloves to prepare the food, also used the same gloved hand to operate the touchscreen for order management. Occasionally, he wiped his hand on a towel, but not consistently. I am unsure whether this practice is hygienic, especially since I have no way of knowing how clean the touchscreen is or how often it is sanitized. I chose not to raise this issue in the restaurant as I didn't want to alarm other diners, so I only discussed the seaweed quality with the manager in person. 3) Service Issues The chef was serving too many customers at once, resulting in noticeably slow service. I saw visible frustration on the faces of other guests. One family who arrived after us had already finished their meal and left before we had received even a few pieces. The chef seemed overwhelmed and unable to properly greet or attend to customer needs. For example, my husband and I tried for over five minutes--raising our hands, even getting up from our seats--just to request pickled ginger and wasabi. I sincerely hope these concerns will be taken into consideration so that improvements can be made. This would help ensure better hygiene and more memorable dining experiences for all customers, especially on special occasions like ours. read more

See all

Service was very friendly and the chef was nice. However, the food was underwhelming especially given the price point. I ordered the following: Spicy bay scallop: this was okay. A lot of sauce covered up the taste of the scallop. Uni + Caviar: The worst hand roll out of the three. The chef used a metal utensil to scoop caviar and the uni didn't taste very fresh. Lobster: Overly saucy. Tasted like your typical imitation crab. After spending $54, I left hungry and disappointed. read more

See all

Overall food was ok but not the experience I expected. Rice was borderline undercooked and bland. Fish was ice cold. Poke underwhelming and only tasted like sesame oil. My favorite was actually the crispy shrimp which had good flavor but more batter than shrimp. Others with me enjoyed the snow crab one too. Our group was served at all diff times multiple times instead of all together. Fish would also fall onto the table immediately after the chef set the open hand roll down which is disappointing given the price point. The chef was also training someone to make rolls and that interrupted service and ambiance a lot with no acknowledgment of the impact to guests. Overall just felt chaotic and not the yummy appreciative experience I was looking for. If you have had Kazunori before, this is underwhelming and more expensive, but it may be one of the few handroll options in Seattle. Maybe on another night the food and experience will be more enjoyable. read more

See all

We chose Sugo to spend our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint. Staff were friendly - however, our sushi chef,John, was amazing. He knew how to take care of his customer and he went above and beyond for us. We had a blast seeing how he crafted our handroll in a careful manner. Everything we had were enjoyable and fresh. Will be back in the near future. read more

See all

I have been to Sugo around five times and have had mixed experiences. Our latest visit prompted me to write a review. Usually, the food is really good and the sushi chef behind the bar is personable, fun, and makes it a great experience. Our last visit this past Thursday was actually very strange. We walked into the restaurant and there was a gentleman on a computer at the front. He didn't really acknowledge us and when we asked if we could sit down at the bar, he said the server would be with us to seat us soon. There were open seats at the bar, but it took him close to 10 minutes to come and seat us. Meanwhile, people were piling in behind us. It took a long time for the server to come back and take our order. We ordered some rolls and instead of intuitively staggering them, he gave me all of the same hand rolls at once. For example, I ordered two spicy tuna, one king salmon, one poke, and one crispy salmon skin. He started with one spicy tuna, and then the next one was another spicy tuna. After the first two rolls came out, the server came over and told me that the sake shooter flight that I had ordered I would need to wait for because they didn't have enough glasses. He said he only had two sets of glasses and would need to wait for another customer to finish their drink and then he would have to wash the glasses in order to serve me my drinks. Around halfway into the meal, the sushi chef whipped out a fidget toy and loudly started using the fidget while standing there and all the customers looking on. It was truly bizarre! Our past experiences have been pretty good. The food is always quite good. It's the service needs some attention. They seem really disorganized and what could be a very cool experience ends up being awkward and leaves me longing for a more seamless experience. It feels a little bit like they are understaffed or staff do not know their specific roles. Our water was left unfilled and long waits to be seated when there are plenty of open seats. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Had to put my sake shooters in two separate glasses because they didn't have enough glasses - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Such a neat place! The Chef is at the center of the bar and serves you one roll at a time. At first it sounds weird but it's such a cool concept. You can talk and all your food isn't just sitting there once you eat one another one is getting ready to be prepared. My husband and I hiked in the morning and came here for happy hour. Such a good pricing. I believe it's from 3 PM to 5 PM. Our server was so friendly and very quick doing the entire bars ordering. When we came back the second night, he remembered us and asked how our hike was with that morning as well. The salmon is so fresh it almost melts in your mouth. My husband and I are big sushi fans, but nothing compares to how fresh the fish is & much better than having it fried and not even being able to taste how fresh it is. read more

See all

**Overall 3 stars ** This place was okay, but left with some disappointment. Relative to other handroll bars we've had in SF and LA this will pale in comparison. The chef was very considerate and made adjustments for us based me and my girl trading rolls from each others sets. Food: 3.5 Stars Snow crab roll: 4 stars. Spicy tuna roll: 4 stars - I really liked the pickled radish paired in this roll. The crunch and taste paired well as a contrast to the spicy tuna. This is the first I've had pickled radish paired in a hand roll and it worked well for me Unagi: 4 stars- I only wish it was a bit more charred, but that's cause I like really crispy skin. The taste and quality of the eel itself was good and the chef actually gave us a second unagi for free on the house since there was a really small piece left over that they couldn't sell (or maybe he was trying to make up for the disappointment in the other rolls. Either way big kudos to him) Salmon roll: 3 very standard. Quality of fish was good, a bit plain. Maybe wished it was a slightly marinated salmon or dressed with something. Uni + wagyu + ikura: 1/5 This is a rating of disappointment and high standards. My partner and I are a bit spoiled with our fish since we often have high end omakase from SF and LA. Uni is just one of those items that is very hard to get right but when you do- it's amazing but when you don't... Venue: 3/5 standard 16(?) bar seats in a square surrounding 2 sushi chefs. Service: 5/5. The wait staff was pretty attentive whenever we asked to add extra appetizers or water and the handroll chef himself was pretty cool. He overheard how I was going to eat my partners scallop roll since she wanted to save her stomach for the other rolls and he alternated the order so I wouldn't eat scallop back to back since my own set also had scallop. read more

I passed by this place when visiting Seattle a couple years ago and was finally in town again to try it! Went with a friend and were taken care of by Johnny and team. Ended up getting 6 hand rolls and soup - every single roll and even the miso soup were impeccable. The Otoro, Hamachi, Eel, and Poke rolls were the most memorable to me. Johnny asked us what we liked and made each roll special. I'm 100% coming back next time I'm in town. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Bluefin Otoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was my first visit for lunch on August 31st and we ordered the chicken tatsu taage, katsu fish and chips, and the 3 hand roll set. I also tried a Japanese cherry soda and the flavor was light, refreshing, and not too sweet. The food was delicious and I want to go back on my next visit to Seattle. The staff members were very kind and provided great customer service. read more

See all

Andrew was a real pleasure :) He made my friend and myself feel very good and of course the food is amazing! read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Sushi hand roll restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Let me start with the greeter. She is a keeper. Super friendly and happy camper. Now let's talk about the food. We came in on lunch hour on Friday. No line is always a bonus. We ordered 5ct hand rolls set has king salmon, spicy bay scallop, spicy tuna, snow crab and torched eel, nochiros, baku-dan and wagyu uni ikura signature hand roll. You can taste the freshness on the tuna and salmon rolls. The Baku Dan which is Inari with unagi sweet sauce was too sweet for us. I love the wagyu uni ikura hand roll, it's a perfect mixture of taste. We sit in the counter where the chefs do their things. It seems couple of the chefs are still in training, because they lost track which customers got what already. Just sitting there, we saw 2 customers got extra hand rolls, while the other two sets are missing their stuffs. I'm glad it didn't happen to us. They keep their menu quiet simple which mean even tho you come in their busy hour, you will get to your seats in no time. They keep the place clean, I like that. It was a great experience. Btw, they have this competition board who can eat the most rolls. read more

See all

Amazing food and service. The oysters were super fresh and so was the fish. Def coming back!